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Argenta shuts down Sydney office

July 1 2024

Following a review, Argenta's Sydney underwriting activities will now be managed from London.

Canopius appoints Mark Houghton to newly created Global Product Leader, Specialty role

June 18 2024

Houghton joins after 12 years with AXA XL, and will manage global specialty line growth from Singapore.

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Temasek and Warburg Pincus partner to acquire specialty brokerage group SRG

May 21 2024

Deal reportedly values Specialist Risk Group at more than £1bn (US$1.27bn) including debt, with acquisition expected to support international expansion, including in Asia.

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Ardonagh Group closes in on PSC Insurance acquisition - reports

May 7 2024

AU$2bn (US$1.33bn) deal reportedly drawing closer, with some competitors said to have withdrawn over valuation concerns.

Arch Insurance International promotes Barbara Rizzi to Chief Claims Officer

May 1 2024

Rizzi has been with Arch Insurance since 2013 and will oversee the claims function for the London Market, UK Regional Market, Australia, and the EU.

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Agile Underwriting receives final Lloyd's approval for Syndicate 2427

May 1 2024

Agile Underwriting Services Syndicate 2427 has received final approval to begin underwriting this month.

Newline Australia opens Sydney office, names Nicholas Beswick as Head of Professional Indemnity

March 25 2024

Expanding its Australian footprint, the specialty insurer opens a Sydney branch and welcomes Nicholas Beswick.

Lloyd's, UNCDF launch parametric insurance workshops in Pacific Islands

March 19 2024

PNG and Fiji workshops follow MOU signed in Sep 2023 and will help support local development of parametric insurance for regional insurers, reinsurers, and central banks.